Ardeche Rambles with a Donkey, Self-Guided Trail

By plane & train:

If you arrive by plane:

You need to transfer to the nearest town, Valence, by train (Valence Ville), and follow the directions below. The nearest airports to Valence are as follows:

Lyon (1hr10mins train journey from Lyon train station to Valence Ville)

Nimes (50mins train journey from Nimes train station to Valence TGV*)

Grenoble (1hr 43 train journey Grenoble railway station to Valence Ville)

Marseille (2hrs 20 train journey Marseilles train station to Valence Ville)

Paris CDG (2hrs 45 train journey Paris CDG to Valence TGV*)

By train – to Valence

For information, or if you would like to book train tickets in advance, call International Rail or Rail Europe who are based in the UK. These agents charge for postage and commission if you book tickets with them.

Queues at the stations can often be long and slow so allow plenty of time to buy your ticket and find the platform. If you do order tickets in advance it is best to allow plenty of time for them to arrive.

International Rail: 01962 773646

Rail Europe: 08705848848

E-mail: reservations@raileurope.co.uk    

Website: www.raileurope.co.uk.

*Valence has two railway stations, one for the TGV (Valence is on the main Paris – Marseilles TGV line), and one for all other trains. Valence Ville station is closer to St Romain de Lerps (the start of your holiday).

Should you wish to take a taxi transfer from the train station to your first night’s accommodation, it would be cheaper if you arrived at Valence Ville train station.

If you arrive at Valence TGV station, there is a frequent bus service (every 30 minutes), which connects Valence TGV to Valence Ville railway station. The journey costs €2 (2009).

Trains to Valence from Paris depart from Paris Gare Lyon. If you arrive by Eurostar, from London, you will arrive at Paris Gare Nord. It is a short metro journey between the two stations.

By car:

You can drive directly to Alboussière, where you can leave your car for the duration of your holiday. Please contact the HF Holidays' office for details and directions.

From Valence to Alboussière (your 1st night’s accommodation)

From Valence Ville we can organise a taxi, please contact us for details and prices.

If you wish to make your own travel plans please do not make any unalterable arrangements until you receive your written confirmation invoice by post.